Heating Air Conditioning Service Technician

Job summary

Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for commercial and institutional customers, including specialized healthcare and laboratory equipment. Respond to service calls, document work, communicate with customers and the service team, support installations and projects, and ensure systems meet safety and regulatory requirements.

Job details

Company Description Frontier Refrigeration and Mechanical Services, founded in 1979 and still owned and operated by the founding partner, specializes in servicing advanced refrigeration equipment in hospitals and laboratories throughout Manitoba. The company has designed and built notable projects such as the University of Manitoba Wind Tunnel, a cold-weather testing facility that received honorable mention at the Business Contracting Awards in Scottsdale, Arizona. Frontier also custom-builds chillers for the food and industrial sectors and has extensive experience in geothermal installations. With strong expertise in both geothermal and conventional ice rinks, the company is committed to providing exceptional HVACR service to its customers. Role Description This full-time remote Heating Air Conditioning Service Technician role focuses on providing reliable HVACR service to commercial and institutional clients. The technician will perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, including specialized equipment found in healthcare and laboratory environments. Daily tasks include conducting routine and preventive maintenance, completing service reports, and communicating clearly with customers and the service team. The role also involves responding to service calls, ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently, and supporting projects and installations as needed while adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve HVACR system issues efficiently. Experience in maintenance & repair and preventive maintenance for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. Knowledge of EPA regulations and possession of applicable EPA or refrigerant handling certifications. Commitment to customer satisfaction with clear communication and professional service delivery. Relevant technical training or certification in HVACR; Red Seal or equivalent trade qualification is an asset. Experience with commercial, industrial, or healthcare refrigeration and HVAC systems is preferred. Ability to work independently in a remote role, manage time effectively, and use digital tools for service documentation. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with the ability to travel to customer sites as required.

What you’ll do

Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for commercial and institutional customers, including specialized healthcare and laboratory equipment. Respond to service calls, document work, communicate with customers and the service team, support installations and projects, and ensure systems meet safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates should have HVACR troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair experience, knowledge of EPA regulations, and applicable refrigerant-handling certification. Relevant technical training or certification is expected, while Red Seal or equivalent qualifications and commercial, industrial, or healthcare system experience are assets; a valid driver’s license and ability to work independently are also required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• HVACR Troubleshooting
• Heating System Repair
• Air Conditioning Repair
• Refrigeration System Repair
• Preventive Maintenance
• Diagnostics
• Customer Communication
• Service Documentation
• Commercial HVACR
• Industrial Refrigeration
• Healthcare Refrigeration
• EPA Regulations
• Refrigerant Handling
• Safety Compliance
• Time Management
• Independent Work

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Customer Service & Support
• Manufacturing